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Foundation Course 1

This 60 hour course is designed to explore yoga in more depth than you would get in an average class. It includes practical and theoretical work on the eight limbs of Patanjali's Yogasutras Chapter Two e.g. asana, pranayama, concentration, and meditation as well as topics such as the history of Yoga, and the different paths and schools of yoga.

It is intended for students who would like to develop their knowledge of yoga further and also for those wanting to train as teachers to provide them with the basics and and introduction to our diploma course.

Current courses listed:

  • Cheshire

    January 2011: Nantwich

    Foundation 1 course (subject to approval). January – October 2011, covering the standard syllabus plus Ayurveda, chakras, Patanjali and Bhagavad Gita, monthly Sunday meetings, Acton Church Hall CW5 8LE near Nantwich; this course will lead onto the TTC in 2012. Details and application form contact Rick Calligaro (DP, BWYNW marketing and web officer), 01270 625042,
    Contact: Rick Calligaro, Tel: 01270 625042.
    Email: Contact
  • Devon

    October 2010: Plymouth

    Oct 2010 in Plymouth with Jane Harris. Ten Saturdays finishing April 2011. Suitable for those wishing to explore Yoga in more depth as well as for those wishing to continue on to Teacher Training. In addition to the core syllabus this course will emphasise the use and importance of the breath during practice, simple home practice planning skills and the relevance of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra. For further details see my website www.athayoga.org.uk, email jane.yogini@gmail.com or tel. 01392 258390
    Contact: Jane Harris, Tel: 01392 258 390, http://www.athayoga.org.uk.
    Email: Contact
  • East Essex

    October 2010: East Essex

    BWY Foundation Course Level 1 with Mohini Chatlani, October/November 2010 - July 2011. 10 Saturdays. A theoretical and experential experience. Great platform to teacher training & deepening yoga studies. 60 hours including 15 hours Yogaflows (tm), Sound & Yin Yoga practice. 2 years yoga practice /recognized teacher required.
    Contact: Mohini Chatlani, Tel: 07903397070, http://www.heartspaceyoga.com.
    Email: Contact
  • East Sussex

    February 2011: Seaford (between Brighton and Eastbourne)

    BWY FAST TRACK FOUNDATION COURSE Starting on Saturday 5 February 2011 in Seaford, East Sussex. (10 meetings over 6 months). For an information pack please send a medium size first class stamped addressed envelope marked (F/C) to: Janet Bond, 80 Court Farm Road, NEWHAVEN, East Sussex, BN9 9DY
    Contact: Janet Bond, Tel: 01273 512 306.
    Email: Contact
  • Gloucestershire

    February 2011: Stroud

    BWY Foundation Course One starting Feb 2011 in Stroud. Deep and inspiring course set out as a journey through the Chakras. Suitable for personal development and / or as preparation for teaching diploma.

    10 Saturdays from Feb 2011 to Nov 2011.
     
    Please contact Frances on: 07891219688 or frances.lewis1@btinternet.com
     
    For more information see www.franceslewis.co.uk

    Contact: Frances Lewis, Tel: 07891219688, http://www.franceslewis.co.uk.
    Email: Contact
  • Hereford And Worcester

    January 2011: Crowle

    Foundation Course Starting January 2011 Sunday meetings Crowle WR7 4AX, close to J6-M5 yet rural, peaceful location. Wonderful opportunity to deepen your yoga experience or as a step towards the teaching diploma. Some of the asana practice will be taught utilising the vinyasas of Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy by Mukunda Stiles.
    Contact: Shakti Bhakti/Helen Barker , Tel: 01386 870359 .
    Email: Contact
  • Kent

    October 2010: Dover

    BWY FOUNDATION COURSE 1 - Starting October 2010 in Dover area. Weekend days over 6 months (60 hrs). A stimulating course for yoga students with a minimum of two years practice who want to either deepen their knowledge or prepare for Teacher Training. For further details please contact Caroline Purvey on 07974081496 caroline@kcic.org.uk

    Contact: Caroline Purvey, Tel: 07974081496.
    Email: Contact
  • Mid-west Glamorgan

    September 2011: Swansea

    * Subject to Approval *

    FOUNDATION COURSE LEVEL 1 with Kay Baxter. Starting in September 2011 in Swansea. A course for yoga students who would like to develop and deepen their practice of yoga and/or prepare for a yoga teacher training. The course will be largely experiential, the emphasis on learning and growing through our practice. There will be a strong personal development aspect and an opportunity to develop simple meditation practices.  Contact Kay on 0117 944 1867 or kay.baxter3@yahoo.co.uk    
    Contact: Kay Baxter, Tel: 0117 944 1867.
    Email: Contact
  • North London & City

    January 2011: Central London

    A BWY Foundation Course 1 will start in Central London (EC1) in January 2011 till July - 10 Sundays spread out over 7 months. A minimum of 2 years' regular yoga practice are required supported by your teacher's reference. For an information pack please e-mail Mara Musso - mara_musso@postmaster.co.uk. www.yoga-art.co.uk.
    Contact: Mara Musso, Tel: 02083614465.
    Email: Contact
  • January 2011: London

    BWY Foundation course level 1 with Tara Fraser . Wednesdays 10.00-1.00pm. Jan 12th 2011 - July 13 2011. At Yoga Junction, 93a Weston Park, London, N89PR. For more details and application form call 02083470000 or email info@yogajunction.co.uk
    Contact: Nigel Jones, Tel: 02083470000.
    Email: Contact
  • Nottinghamshire

    October 2010: Retford

    10 monthly meetings delving into the deeper aspects of the practice of yoga and study of philosophy and giving an insight into the depth of study required to continue further study at teacher training level

    Please contact
    carolyn.clarke3@btinternet.com
    01777 719807

    Contact: Carolyn Clarke, Tel: 01777 719807.
    Email: Contact
  • South Glamorgan

    February 2011: Cardiff

    BWY Foundation Course Level 1 with Ann Lewis. Starting in February 2011 in Cardiff [M4 J32] One Sunday per month for ten months. An ideal course for those with 2+ years experience who want to deepen their practice and/or prepare for teacher training.
    Contact: Ann Lewis, Tel: 01656 864998.
    Email: Contact
  • South London

    January 2011: Bromley

    Bromley, SE London.

    10 Saturdays 9.30 - 4.30.

    January - October 2011.

    Venue is next to Bromley South Station (a 16 minute train journey from Victoria Station).

    Course taught by two experienced DCTs Zoe Knott and Bob Insley.

    Assisted by two BWY Teachers.

    A BWY Diploma Course will follow on from the Foundation Course.
     
    Email Zoe for full details zoeknott@tiscali.co.uk or phone 0208 4641553 to talk about the course.
    Contact: Zoe Knott, Tel: 0208 4641553, .
    Email: Contact
  • Surrey

    September 2010: Surrey

    BWY Foundation Course in Surrey starting
    5th September 2010. The course will consist of 10 sessions over 11 months. This course is ideal for those students who wish to deepen their relationship with yoga or as a first step to teacher training. For further details contact Cecily Sumner 01483 208063 or email info@vinyasayogagodalming.com
    Contact: Cecily Sumner, Tel: 01483 208063.
    Email: Contact
  • West London

    September 2010: Richmond, Surrey

    SEPTEMBER 2010: SURREY
    BWY Foundation Course in Surrey starting 19th September 2010.
    The course will complete July 2011.
    This is an opportunity for serious students to develop and deepen their personal practice.
    A precursor to BWY Teacher's Diploma.
    Contact: Jacqueline Purnell (text) 07534 962811
    Email: richmondyoga@yahoo.com
    Contact: Jacqueline Purnell, Tel: 07534962811, http://www.richmondyoga.co.uk.
    Email: Contact
  • October 2010: Richmond Upon Thames

    Starting in October 2010 in Richmond Upon Thames, Surrey with Chris James.
    The course will run October 2010 to April 2011, 10 Saturdays spread out over 6 months.
    If you are looking to deepen your personal practice and/or prepare for teacher training this is the course for you.  Students will need a minimum of two years yoga experience with a recognised teacher.  For an information pack, please email chrisjames@chrisjamesyoga.com or send a large sae to Chris James Yoga, Unit 2, 309 Richmond Road, East Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 2NP. www.chrisjamesyoga.com
    Contact: Chris James, Tel: 08712230507.
    Email: Contact
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